Genesis 32:1

1 When Jacob also went his way, the angels of God met him.

Genesis 32:1 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 32:1

And Jacob went on his way
From Gilead towards the land of Canaan: and the angels of God met him;
to comfort and help him, to protect and defend him, to keep him in all his ways, that nothing hurt him, ( Psalms 91:11 Psalms 91:12 ) ; these are ministering spirits sent forth by God to minister to his people, the heirs of salvation; and such an one Jacob was.

Genesis 32:1 In-Context

1 When Jacob also went his way, the angels of God met him.

2 When he saw them, he said, "This is the camp of God!" So he named that place Mahanaim.

3 Jacob's brother Esau was living in the area called Seir in the country of Edom. Jacob sent messengers to Esau,

4 telling them, "Give this message to my master Esau: 'This is what Jacob, your servant, says: I have lived with Laban and have remained there until now.

5 I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants. I send this message to you and ask you to accept us.'"